Peninsular Cylinder Company

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Peninsular Cylinder Company Founded in 1948, Peninsular Cylinder Company supplies air and hydraulic cylinders to clients in the

Peninsular Cylinder Company manufactures world class air and hydraulic cylinders designed to survive in the most destructive applications imaginable. In addition, with over 700 years of cylinder experience under its roof, the Peninsular team provides special engineered cylinders to suit a wide variety of specific customer applications. All Peninsular cylinders, cylinder accessories, pneumatic radial motion clamps and pneumatic thrusters (slides and die lifters) can be manufactured to either NFPA or Metric dimensional standards. To request a quote, contact us today: [email protected]

Not Every Hydraulic Cylinder Needs the Same Piston RodDifferent applications demand different levels of strength, wear r...
11/06/2026

Not Every Hydraulic Cylinder Needs the Same Piston Rod

Different applications demand different levels of strength, wear resistance and corrosion protection. Choosing the right piston rod material can make a difference in long-term performance.

Our HP Series standard Chrome Plated Only (CPO) piston rods feature:

• 85,000 PSI minimum yield strength
• Rc 28–34 core hardness
• 12–15 microinch polished finish

But standard isn't the only option, we also offer:

• Induction Hardened Chrome Plated (IHCP) 1045 Steel
• 17-4 Chrome Plated Stainless Steel
• Nitro Rod

Whether you're designing new equipment or replacing an existing cylinder, understanding the available piston rod options is an important part of selecting the right solution.

The right cylinder starts with the right components.

Why Hydraulic Costs are among the Top Expenses in Waste CollectionFuel and tires are obvious costs in waste collection. ...
09/15/2026

Why Hydraulic Costs are among the Top Expenses in Waste Collection

Fuel and tires are obvious costs in waste collection. But hydraulics?

For many fleets, hydraulic system failures can quietly become one of the largest operating expenses, especially when cylinders are not built for repeated shock loads.

Look at why the right cylinder design matters and how recurring failures can point to a much bigger application problem. https://lnkd.in/g2miMAd9

A Small Part Caused a Big Hydraulic FailureA mining contractor’s hydraulic cylinder stopped retracting.What looked like ...
05/29/2026

A Small Part Caused a Big Hydraulic Failure

A mining contractor’s hydraulic cylinder stopped retracting.

What looked like a routine repair turned into a teardown of a much bigger problem. A likely reused piston nut that was not torqued to spec. That one detail brought the equipment to a stop.

It is a good reminder that in hydraulic repair, shortcuts do not stay small for long.

See the photos and full failure breakdown here
https://www.peninsularcylinders.com/cylinder-autopsy-reveals-cause-of-failure/

04/24/2026

Start Building Your Cylinder Today!
https://www.peninsularcylinders.com/configurator/

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Accessories - Complete range of accessories

Address

27650 Groesbeck Highway
Roseville, MI
48066

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15867757211

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